Velleron, Pernes-Les-Fontaines, L'isle-Sur-La-Sorgue, Le Thor

11 - from Mont Ventoux to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

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Route

Loop

Difficulty

Intermediary

Duration

3h

Distance

34.93km

Positive elevation

216 meters

Negative elevation

216 meters

Altitude

Min. 48 meters

Max. 153 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Parking du Marché Agricole, Velleron / Parking du Marché Agricole, Velleron

Parking

Parking du Marché Agricole, Velleron

Elevation

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Autour de Carpentras et Pernes-les-Fontaines

GPX track

The tourist service at Velleron :

Starting from Velleron, this ride along the Sorgue river will lead you to Pernes-les-Fontaines, the city where Paul de Vivie (1853-1930) was born. Known as 'Vélocio', Paul de Vivie was an iconic figure in French cycle touring, working most notably on the improvement of the derailleur.
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You will then reach L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, often referred to as "the Venice of Provence." You can enjoy a pleasant ride along its canals before reaching the village of Le Thor, through orchards and farmers' fields. An itinerary created by the Association Destination Ventoux and the Pays des Sorgues Tourist Office.

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public transport

By train to Carpentras or Ile-sur-la-SorgueThen by bus, line Zou 913 (Marché Agricole stop)

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parking(s)

Car park at Velleron Farmers' Market

To be noted


  • Take care along the banks of the canal

  • Unpaved sections: 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8

If you notice a problem on one of the Provence cycling routes report it with the Suricate app!: sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website

In short

  • Discover Pernes les Fontaines and Isle sur la Sorgue
  • Carpentras canal, historically used to irrigate crops
  • Velleron Farmers' Market